1973 Fiat 130 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 130 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | 130 | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3237 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |